Marathon Must-Knows: Common Challenges and How to Tackle Them

Marathon Must-Knows: Common Challenges and How to Tackle Them

When planning to run a marathon there are things to think about before, during and after the race. Here are some tips.

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Preparation and Recovery Tips Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Preparation and Recovery Tips Irish Life Dublin Marathon

When planning to run a marathon there are things to think about before, during and after the race. Here are some tips.

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Benefits of Ergonomics in the Workplace

Benefits of Ergonomics in the Workplace

There are many benefits of ergonomics in the workplace to both the employer and the employee. The most important benefit is increasing the safety and comfort of employees.

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How do I know if I sprained my ankle?

How do I know if I sprained my ankle?

Ankle sprains ordinarily occur during exercise or sports requiring a rapid change of direction, jumping and landing. However, an ankle sprain can also occur from something as simple as missing a step or rolling your ankle on an uneven surface.

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Starting the New Year Right

Starting the New Year Right

How can you make a life-long change this year rather than falling off the fitness wagon mid-February. We here at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic would like to help.

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Hip Flexor Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hip Flexor Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

The hip flexor muscles are connected from the pelvis, lower back and groin area to the femur bone. Their job is to move the femur bone upwards toward your chest, flexing the hip joint.

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Quad Strain Recovery

Quad Strain Recovery

The quad is the muscle located at the front of the thigh and comprises of four separate muscles to make up the quadriceps unit. This includes vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris.

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Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know

Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know

The achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord at the back of the ankle that connect the calf muscles to the heel bone. An achilles tendon rupture typically happens during recreational sport involving, running or jumping.

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